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03-25-99AnnOrgMtg MARCH 25, 1999 ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING DELRAY BEACH CITY COMMISSION (1) The annual organizational meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, was called to order by Vice- Mayor Kenneth C. Ellingsworth in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 25, 1999. Roll call showed: Commissioner Patricia Archer Commissioner David Randolph Commissioner David Schmidt Vice-Mayor Kenneth C. Ellingsworth (2) The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was given. (3) Presentation of statennents, if desired, by Co~ission members. The City Attorney stated that she has enjoyed serving with Vice-Mayor Ellingsworth during his tenure on the City Commission and will miss him very, very much. Commissioner Schmidt stated that it has been a real pleasure working with Mr. Ellingsworth. Vice-Mayor Ellingsworth expressed his thanks and appreciation to the City staff for the opportunity to have worked with them and for the fine job they do for the City of Delray Beach. (4) Adjourrunent'of extant Commission. Vice-Mayor Ellingsworth declared the adjournment of the extant City Commission at 6:03 p.m. (5) The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Commissioner Patricia Archer, Commissioner David Schmidt, and Commissioner Michael Wright. (6) Roll call showed: Commissioner Patricia Archer Commissioner David Randolph Commissioner Michael Wright Deputy Vice-Mayor David Schmidt (7) Selection of Vice-Mayor (for the term March 25, 1999 through March 30, 2000). Mrs. Archer moved to nominate Deputy Vice-Mayor David Schmidt to serve as Vice-Mayor of the City of Delray Beach for the term March 25, 1999 through March 30, 2000. The motion was seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Deputy Vice-Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Wright - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. (8) Selection of Deputy Vice-Mayor (for the term March 25, 1999 through March 30, 2000). Mr. Randolph moved to nominate Commissioner Patricia Archer to serve as Deputy Vice-Mayor of the City of Delray Beach for the term March 25, 1999 through March 30, 2000. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wright. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Wright - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Vice-Mayor Schmidt - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. (9) Review and acceptance of regularly scheduled City CO~Lission meeting dates for the period April 1999 through March 2000. Mrs. Archer moved to approve the regularly scheduled City Commission meeting dates as presented for the period April 1999 through March 2000, with the proviso that the date for the municipal election may be moved up one week (from March 14th to March 7, 2000) to coincide with the Presidential Preference Primary. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wright. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Wright - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Vice-Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. (10) Establish date for 1999 Goal Setting session. The City Manager stated that Thursday, April 8, 1999, is the tentative date for the 1999 goal setting session. If this is acceptable to the City Commission, formal approval is requested so that final arrangements can be made. Mr. Randolph moved to approve the date of April 8, 1999, for the 1999 City Commission goal setting session. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Archer. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Randolph - Yes; Vice-Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Wright - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. (11) Review and adoption of Rules of Procedure - Delray Beach City Commission (Local Rules). Mrs. Archer moved to adopt the Rules of Procedure as submitted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Randolph. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Vice-Mayor Schmidt - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Wright - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. (12) Review of City Commission liaison appointments to various advisory boards and outside agencies. Vice-Mayor Schmidt reviewed the following liaison assignments: ** Mr. Schmidt will continue to serve as liaison to the Downtown Development Authority; ** Former Mayor Tom Lynch will continue to serve as Commission appointee to the General Employees Retirement Committee; ** Mrs. Archer will continue to serve as liaison to the Parking Management Advisory Board; ** Mayor Alperin is a sitting member on the Police & Fire Board of Trustees; ** The City Manager will continue to serve as the City's representative to the Palm Beach County League of Cities; ** Paul Dorling, Principal Planner, will continue to serve as the City's representative to the Palm Beach County Beaches and Shores Council; ** As far as the City's representative to the Metropolitan Planning Organization, Vice-Mayor Schmidt made special mention of the fact that Commissioner Ellingsworth had served in this capacity during his tenure on the Commission and did a wonderful job, being largely responsible for the City receiving close to one million dollars in road improvement and beautification funds. Mr. Wright stated he would be willing to serve as the City's representative to the Metropolitan Planning Organization. Mr. Randolph so moved, seconded by Mrs. Archer. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Wright - Yes; Mr. Randolph - Yes; Vice-Mayor Schmidt - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote. Mr. Randolph will continue to serve as the alternate representative to the Metropolitan Planning Organization. ** Lastly, Mayor Alperin will continue to serve as liaison to State Representative William F. Andrews, District 87, and as the official representative to the Intergovernmental Coordination Issues Forum. For clarification, the City Manager asked if Commissioner Randolph wished to continue serving as the alternate representative to the Palm Beach County League of Cities? Mr. Randolph stated he would continue to serve in this capacity. (13) Presentation of statements, if desired, by Commission members. Mr. Wright thanked everyone for their help during the election process. He thanked his family for their support, and also thanked Barbara Brown for the grace and dignity with which she accepted the results of this extremely close election. Mr. Randolph reiterated his thanks and appreciation to outgoing Commissioner Ken Ellingsworth. It was a real pleasure to serve with him over the years. Mr. Randolph stated this has been a very solid Commission since 1990 that has worked hard for the betterment of the community. In welcoming the new members to the Commission, he hopes to see it remain that way as he moves into his last year of service. The City still has its problems, but they are acknowledged and are being worked on. With the grace of God, everything will be all right. Mrs. Archer thanked everyone who voted for her and who assisted with the election. She is very pleased to have the confidence of the voters and to have had such a wonderful turnout at the polls. Mrs. Archer also thanked Commissioner Ellingsworth for the opportunity to have served with him for just these few months and for everything he has done for her. Vice-Mayor Schmidt stated he has really enjoyed serving on the Commission the last two years and is looking forward to the future. He thanked his wife, Jennifer, for her support. There being no further comments or business, Vice-Mayor Schmidt declared the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m. City Clerk ATTEST: The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and the information provided herein is the minutes of the annual organizational meeting of said City Commission held on March 25, 1999, which minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission on ~~~,~ /~1. City Clerk NOTE TO RE~ER: If the minutes you have received are not completed as indicated above, this means they are not the official minutes of the City Commission. They will become the official minutes only after review and approval, which may involve some amendments, additions or deletions.